One of things we learned during our relegation season four years ago is that once the confidence of payers goes – because of the continual poor results – it becomes very difficult to get your players playing anywhere near their best form.
Alan Pardew – must inspire the players
And it’s that confidence which can become the main issue until the team starts to string a number of wins together.
And after Newcastle were walloped in the last 20 minutes at the Emirates and conceded four goals and most of them were very sloppy – Alan Pardew has come out and said the confidence of his players has taken a hit.
We are now back in 15th place and just 3 points above 3rd bottom Southampton who drew 3-3 at Stoke City over the weekend, after being 3-1 up in the second half, and only a 90th minute equalizer from Cameron Jerome robbed them of a famous win.
And Reading picked up a good 1-0 win at home against a West Ham side who are starting to struggle, and Wigan won 3-0 at Aston Villa (the Villans have conceded 15 goals in their last 3 games and scored none), so three of the teams below us gained points on Newcastle over the weekend.
Alan talked about his players today:
“They were disappointed in the dressing room, of course.” “You don’t want a scoreline like that – confidence will be affected.” “We can’t get away from it, but there’s no point in hiding from it.” “I’ve told them to come out on Wednesday night, and be strong.”
“We will have to make sure we don’t put the ball at risk like we did at Arsenal, and make sure we win the game.” “It must be hard for Newcastle fans to look at that scoreline, but you really had to be there on the night.”
“The last 20 minutes was a team that hadn’t had a game this week, and another team that played on a sodden pitch in Manchester, and worked their hearts out.” “We have had to work really, really hard, and the scoreline doesn’t really reflect what went on.”
Newcastle will have one more day’s rest than Everton who were narrowly beaten by a resurgent Chelsea side on Sunday – so surely tiredness cannot be used as another excuse?
Our lads need to go out there on Wednesday as through their lives depended on winning the game – and deliver those 3 points.
It seems so easy doesn’t it. 
If we can get the win then things will look a little brighter in Newcastle’s garden on Thursday morning – that’s for sure.
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216 responses so far ↓
1 Blaydon-Toon // Dec 31, 2012 at 11:13 AM
Come on two wins and the gloom will be lifted ! Everton will be tough but to crack and if you offered me a draw now I would probably take it ! CB news please please sign a decent CB please please please !
2 Indian Magpie // Dec 31, 2012 at 11:14 AM
Joseph Barton ?@Joey7Barton
Debuchy has signed for Newcastle. He was good for Lille when we played them. Very attacking. Be interesting to see how he goes… #Nufc
3 gfp13 // Dec 31, 2012 at 11:15 AM
A few signings should give the players hope. At then moment I feel as though the first 11 know they are far superior to our next choice so have no pressure to perform because they are guaranteed a start. Even Williamson because Taylor is injured is in a comfortable position as it is. Hopefully a few faces in will get them a bit energised
4 colwell // Dec 31, 2012 at 11:16 AM
I see Newcastle’s French correspondent Joey Barton has reported we have signed Debuchy.
5 Transfer Sage // Dec 31, 2012 at 11:16 AM
I know it’s all ifs and buts but if we can get. Run together where we get 13/14 points out of our next 6 games we could be top ten.
Teams in the bottom don’t usually do it as they haven’t the quality. We have the quality they just aren’t performing so it’s not all over
6 Blaydon-Toon // Dec 31, 2012 at 11:18 AM
TS any other news ?
7 Zimbabwean_Toon_warrior // Dec 31, 2012 at 11:19 AM
I really hope BA goes and his ‘Dodgy-Knee’ Kicks in …sick and tired of greedy selfish players!!!…He is suffocating Cisse and im pretty sure other players are getting sick of him!……forward ever i hope we can pick ourselves up and turn this boy around starting with Everton (would take a draw today tbh)…good to see Marveaux starting to tick and rumoured arrival of Debuchy should shake things up…..Nor, Reading and Villa if we collect max points it will be a different story
8 Indian Magpie // Dec 31, 2012 at 11:20 AM
http://www.sportskeeda.com/2012/12/31/comic-fellainis-role-model/
9 Krul to be Kind // Dec 31, 2012 at 11:21 AM
So if we sign ‘he who must not be named’ can we lift the blanket ban on his real name?
10 Transfer Sage // Dec 31, 2012 at 11:21 AM
Blaydon
Nothing concrete other than the obvious about debuchy and Ba (one coming and one desperate to go)
Strong rumour I heard was expect remy and also a signing which will be a big shock.
I expect that shock to be a CB but not sure who it could be
11 TorqToon // Dec 31, 2012 at 11:23 AM
Sage – I’ve also heard good whisperings from Marseilles with regards Loic Remy. Lets hope between us the info is concrete.
12 Krul to be Kind // Dec 31, 2012 at 11:23 AM
I can’t believe it looks like we planned for the window, the news about ‘he who should not be named’ coming on 1st jan has just made me pee a bit with excite, only saying like
13 jesperfuglsang - captain of the lemon crew // Dec 31, 2012 at 11:23 AM
This blog looks strange again no android device! Anyone experiencing the same?
14 proudtobageordie // Dec 31, 2012 at 11:25 AM
transfer sage
Could the big shock be Juleon Lescott?
15 jesperfuglsang - captain of the lemon crew // Dec 31, 2012 at 11:27 AM
*on
16 Jay K // Dec 31, 2012 at 11:28 AM
Mancini just said on sky no players will be leaving there so ad b very surprised
17 roe997 // Dec 31, 2012 at 11:28 AM
The press must be deluded if they think the ba deal is a good ‘bargain’. He would be gone by now if it was as simple as a 7.5m release clause. As soon as a club starts sniffing they run a mile.spurs with harry, liverpool, arsenal now chelsea have all backed out.ive heard theres add on here and there, also his knee? It must be a really sour deal if you ask me.his entourage as they call themselves, which includes his brothers and friends as agents, must really be milking the transfer. If you ask me its causing nothing but unrest in team, no matter how good ba is.
18 Conaldo (The Wizard...Also Bestest Friends With Paul Scharner) // Dec 31, 2012 at 11:29 AM
Jesper – I’m on iPhone and it seems fine to me. So not really any help haha
19 mansize scotty // Dec 31, 2012 at 11:30 AM
@ Proudtobeageordie, keep the info coming mate, you have been spot on so far!!
20 Krul to be Kind // Dec 31, 2012 at 11:30 AM
Lescott is possibly the best goal scoring defender in the EPL, given his age and wages I doubt we will go for him but a loan might be on the cards, personally I don’t like loans unless there is an agreement to make permanent if it works out, we are Newcastle United, we should never be needing ‘top class’ stop gaps but be in a position to attract top class ‘signings’, I hope we have turned a corner and the big wigs at the club can see you can’t compete on a shoestring!
21 tequilamag // Dec 31, 2012 at 11:31 AM
All of these poster wetting themselves with excitement at the thought of getting rid of Ba and hoping his knee goes.
How clueless can you get, without his goals this season we would be in deep deep brown stuff.
If he does go then best of luck to the lad, he has been brilliant for us and deserves to be treated with more respect.
22 Conaldo (The Wizard...Also Bestest Friends With Paul Scharner) // Dec 31, 2012 at 11:31 AM
I heard a rumour about Haangeland. Very strictly a rumour, but I heard 4 mil and Simpson going the other way.
He’s a good player but is 31 I think.
Anyway, just a rumour don’t attack me.
23 TorqToon // Dec 31, 2012 at 11:31 AM
Krul – Quite a picture you paint, lad! Haha
It appears that we have (maybe, possibly) planned a transfer window properly for once!!
24 toonarmydownsouth // Dec 31, 2012 at 11:32 AM
Sage
Boumsong!!!!
Sir toon
Fair enough mate like i said im not prepared to turn on the lad but still agree that if he has turned down a perfectly goid contract then yeah of course he should be moved on, which is what he looks like he’s doing so i really dont see the problem the club know have to act fast to
A) find him a move that suits him and us
B) find an adequette replacement ASAP
C) if he stays get him signed to a proper contract tell him he plays when/where its best for the team and ffs dont tell the media he has a release clause!!
I still think the club want him gone hence being so open about his clause as i doubt he’s the only player with one
But the one thing that isnt on are the stupid comments perfect example being Zimbabwean_Toon_warrior@7
25 Marty-Toon // Dec 31, 2012 at 11:32 AM
We’ve looked a good team going forward lately and p1ss poor defensively.
It’ll help with Sayls back soon as AP has said so it kinda says that he’s not as confident in Willo as he is in the other 2CB’s
The way he says that we need to retain the ball better against Everton,he is hinting that Tiote will be the focus in training.
We should have a decent starting line up against the toffees but again it’ll be our bench that’ll be very thin and our back line that will need good cover.
If Cisse is to be on the right hen I hope it’s not RM but as a RF
Hopefully Anita is back as he gives us so much more energy,creativity and cover
26 King Arfa // Dec 31, 2012 at 11:32 AM
I think the shock signing will be sakho! Just what we need at the back to partner collo
27 obatoyou // Dec 31, 2012 at 11:33 AM
dude, the relegation season we had a shite team
this season we have the best team, just lots of injuries and a little bad form, we’ll be back mate, we’re no where near the relegation zone neither, and had a few tough games in a row, after everton we got norwich reading villa mate cmon son! have a happy new year folks, late here in australia, be safe and drink way too much yell at people and ring random numbers embarrassin urself, wake up with a giant headache and no money and wonder wtf happened to ur life!
28 TorqToon // Dec 31, 2012 at 11:34 AM
I would take Lescott or hangeland in a heartbeat. If wages and terms are suitable for the club then would definitely have then lads at the club. With Colo struggling in recent times, having these 2 lads in the squad would be a boot up the back side! Don’t think it will happen but a double signing of these 2 would be great and with their current contracts – wouldn’t cost the earth either.
29 WWYCD // Dec 31, 2012 at 11:34 AM
Plenty of good players out of contract in the summer isnt there so should be some good deals going on this Jan. Holtby anyone? Douglas, Sissoko and has Destro signed a new contract?
30 King Arfa // Dec 31, 2012 at 11:35 AM
Bags ov experience at his age and still plenty room to improve I do however fear that cashley won’t pay the wedge
31 Magpies-till-d3ath // Dec 31, 2012 at 11:35 AM
Guys, remember in pre-season when we played Monaco? They had a striker called Ibrahima Toure? He was linked with Norwich today and labelled a “goal machine” so I checked how he’s doing and found out he’s scored 17 goals in just 21. However, its the Ligue 2 and he’s 27. Although, he’d be cheaper than others we’ve been linked with.
32 Indian Magpie // Dec 31, 2012 at 11:36 AM
Regarding transfers i will say
better not expect too much
33 WWYCD // Dec 31, 2012 at 11:36 AM
Mbwia aswell, Sakho is far from happy as is Lescott
34 toonarmydownsouth // Dec 31, 2012 at 11:37 AM
Conaldo
Aye heard that one its tough to believe seeing as i think Haangeland is out if contract in the summer seems a big fee like but would deffo have him but would still want to see a young player come in like m’bwia or alderwield who i think are still like 23 ish
35 Indian Magpie // Dec 31, 2012 at 11:37 AM
WWYCD
I hear XISCO is free in the summer. him anyone?
36 WWYCD // Dec 31, 2012 at 11:39 AM
Indian
Nar the Disco has earned a new deal hasent he? Scored a hattrick for the kids once SIGN HIM UP
37 Jay K // Dec 31, 2012 at 11:39 AM
Thought Xisco had another season
38 TorqToon // Dec 31, 2012 at 11:40 AM
So any 2 of hangeland, Lescott, mbiwa and sakho. The latter 2 would be my personal choice. Big sounds coming out of Valenciennes regards a player moving to the premier league – and Newcastle mentioned in the same breath. The only lad I’be heard and know if is Nicolas Isimat-Mirin. French U21 defender. Very highly rated but at prices between £3-4.5mil being touted, seems a bit steep for us. Could be wrong however.
39 proudtobageordie // Dec 31, 2012 at 11:40 AM
mansize scotty
Iknow i have mate. got a very good informer and is genuine. Ive also been informed we are trying to do a deal with PSG for sakho and for demba to go the other way but apparently agents fee’s for demba could scupper any deal. So it may be a straight cash deal only?????
40 Krul to be Kind // Dec 31, 2012 at 11:41 AM
Torq
I’ve asked the wife to lock me in the bathroom for the next 31 days to prevent further excitement mishaps, but as long as I have contact with the outside world to get updated on rumours ill be fine, I just can’t handle excitement, maybe it’s my age! Haha
41 Indian Magpie // Dec 31, 2012 at 11:41 AM
Torq Toon
Loris NERY is also good and younger, also at Valenciennes
42 Marty-Toon // Dec 31, 2012 at 11:43 AM
Pathetic excuses for fans is what some of you are when you want one of our players injured just because he maybe will move to another club.
Get a grip,that’s how football is.Hes done hat he got paid to do at nufc and did it well.
He got paid half of what he should have,will be glad to get rid of the clause but hope he does well wherever he goes and thanks or th great goals for he toon.
43 Indian Magpie // Dec 31, 2012 at 11:43 AM
Krul 2 b Kind
Bathroom, try kitchen atleast you won’t starve
44 TorqToon // Dec 31, 2012 at 11:43 AM
Proudtobeageordie – good work. Keep your ear to the ground and keep us informed lad! Any idea what figures are being talked about for Sakho? I know he was valued at £10mil not long ago but I imagine that’s come down significantly as he is out of favour.
45 proudtobageordie // Dec 31, 2012 at 11:46 AM
and apparently the loic remy situation is also a done deal. terms have been agreed in principle and needs to pass a medical. Supposed to be in Newcastle this week to complete hopefully by the weekend?
46 toonarmydownsouth // Dec 31, 2012 at 11:49 AM
Proudtobeageordie
I have everything crossed praying your not a troll good sir!
Sakho and remy would be a ridiculous window!
Anymore news on sissoko would love to se him come in!
Also starting to hear rumours of a few mates that tiote is offski to arsenal/chelski any word?
47 proudtobageordie // Dec 31, 2012 at 11:49 AM
Torq
Apparently toon want him for 5 million euro’s but they want a straight swap for ba, but as ive allready said agents fee’s scuppering that deal at the mo
48 Marty-Toon // Dec 31, 2012 at 11:50 AM
Can’t see Lescott or anyone from one of the big boys comin to us cause of the wages.He must be on 100grand a week.
Maybe Theo is coming seeing that AP knows him well
49 proudtobageordie // Dec 31, 2012 at 11:52 AM
toonarmydownsouth
On Sissoko its going to happen but not till the summer. We are going to try to get him to sign a Pre- Contract in this window but nor concrete yet. Club working hard on this one
50 BelfastMagpie // Dec 31, 2012 at 11:53 AM
Lescott would be ideal.
Straight into the team. A proven premier league centre back.
But he’s probably on massive wages.
51 TorqToon // Dec 31, 2012 at 11:55 AM
@Proud
You seem very clued up mate. How come you are privileged to this info? I’m a cardiologist and work directly with football clubs in France, Germany and England so come across Newcastle related news quite often.
52 tequilamag // Dec 31, 2012 at 11:55 AM
If we are not prepared to pay big wages to BA, there is not a hope in hell that they will pay what Lescott is on.
53 toonarmydownsouth // Dec 31, 2012 at 11:55 AM
Proud
If we could would be a cracking signing like
Whilst were talking loans the OX seems to have fallen down the pecking order wages must be low…..
54 proudtobageordie // Dec 31, 2012 at 11:56 AM
We would only bring Lescott on loan as a short fix as long as Citeih paid most of his wages so can’t see it happening especially with us on the verge of the sakho deal
55 tequilamag // Dec 31, 2012 at 11:57 AM
Torq in your professional opinion as a cardiologist do you think Ashley has a heart ?
56 TorqToon // Dec 31, 2012 at 11:58 AM
TADS – Not that low mate! You’d be surprised what some of the arsenal players take home.
57 WWYCD // Dec 31, 2012 at 12:00 PM
So Remy and Sakho are coming? We’ll see
58 WWYCD // Dec 31, 2012 at 12:01 PM
Toonarmydownsouth
Has the Ox fallen down the pecking order? I don’t often watch Arsenal but he always seems to be getting a game for them when I do more so when Theo leaves
59 toonarmydownsouth // Dec 31, 2012 at 12:02 PM
Tequila
Lol
60 proudtobageordie // Dec 31, 2012 at 12:03 PM
Torq
Im a corporate client. When i can aafford it i do a lot of matchday sponsorship. Got to be close friend with a club member. My daughter goes skating with his and that is it. Thats why i keep myself private as i shouldn’t be broadcasting this private info
61 Magpies-till-d3ath // Dec 31, 2012 at 12:03 PM
Proud- If your wrong, I hope you know, no-one will listen to you again!
62 TorqToon // Dec 31, 2012 at 12:03 PM
Tequila – very good!!
Spat my coffee all over myself thanks to you! 
Can I answer that question on Feb 1st?? Ha
63 toonarmydownsouth // Dec 31, 2012 at 12:04 PM
YO
Well he seems to have gone from starting games to sub appearences prob due to podolski and dont reckon theo will do til the end of the season arsenal seem a bit stupid like that!
64 TorqToon // Dec 31, 2012 at 12:05 PM
Proud – Fair enough mate! It’s all the right noises that you are stating which is great!
Debuchy, Remy and Sakho would be a cracking start to January!
65 TorqToon // Dec 31, 2012 at 12:06 PM
And dare I say…ship out Tiote for a decent sum and bring in Diame and another CB with that money!!?
66 proudtobageordie // Dec 31, 2012 at 12:07 PM
wwycd
Remy yes but still working on the deal for sakho not done yet but hopefull.
Magpie till d3ath
Was i wrong about Debeuchy NO
Did i tell u ba wasn’t going to Chelski Yesterday YES
Ive been 100% so far. Just have a little bit of faith mate
67 WWYCD // Dec 31, 2012 at 12:08 PM
Toonarmydownsouth
Really? I’d rather have Ox than Podolski from what I’ve seen didn’t Ox start against us?
Agree Theo will stay until summer but I think he will agree a move this month apparently Juve want him and they are free to chat
68 WWYCD // Dec 31, 2012 at 12:09 PM
Proud
Agan mate we’ll see, I have faith in NUFC I have little in ITKs
69 toonarmydownsouth // Dec 31, 2012 at 12:10 PM
Torq toon
Personally i’d drop tiote vs everton if anita’s back reckon he’s a red card waiting to happen especially with felliini back who will wind him up before going to ground softer than the andrex puppy
70 TorqToon // Dec 31, 2012 at 12:11 PM
Proud – I’ve written my opinions on the whole Remy / QPR paper talk. Just wondering what your views are?
71 BelfastMagpie // Dec 31, 2012 at 12:11 PM
I think I would die of shock if we signed four players in this window. lol
But seriously why did they not sign the players in the summer ??
I would say Ashley is shitting his pants at the thought of getting relegated & missing out on the bumper new tv deal.
72 proudtobageordie // Dec 31, 2012 at 12:11 PM
wwycd
this itk’s keeps popping up. what does that mean?????
73 toonarmydownsouth // Dec 31, 2012 at 12:13 PM
Yo
Would also have ox over podolski but doesn’t seem to be happening atm he starts a few but not as many as last season reckon he’d jump at a loan move for first team footy like!
74 proudtobageordie // Dec 31, 2012 at 12:14 PM
torq
i missed them please let me know your views
75 TorqToon // Dec 31, 2012 at 12:15 PM
Belfast – As with everything (especially NUFC) it comes down to money. Lille were asking £7m plus in the summer and we have picked him up for (apparently) £4.9mil, Sakho was being courted at £10mil in the summer and we are looking at around half that for him now and Remy has dropped for £18mil before the euros to about £10mil now. If we had bought them all then, then yes we could be in a very different league position, but as it is we have saved around £20mil. We are struggling yes, but I believe we can still get out of this! A win against Everton and a clean sheet is just what we need right now.
76 Big Pappa Cissé // Dec 31, 2012 at 12:15 PM
After Tiote’s performances this season no-one in their right mind would pay 20 million for him (maybe Liverpool
) , Bigi outclassed him against Arsenal and gives the ball away less. He also retains the ball better and does not lose posession half as much
77 BelfastMagpie // Dec 31, 2012 at 12:15 PM
Itk = In the know
Many have tried & failed to be Itk.
There’s usually about a 100 Itks pop up during transfer windows.
78 proudtobageordie // Dec 31, 2012 at 12:16 PM
torq
The REMY deal was agreed before xmas but what paper talk on qpr
79 TorqToon // Dec 31, 2012 at 12:18 PM
I don’t believe there to be any chance whatsoever that Remy will even consider QPR. In France their reputation is awful and seen as a terrible club with a good pay packet. Loic Remy doesn’t strike me as a greedy money maker, he loves Newcastle and even visited in the summer briefly.
As much as QPR may possibly make that bid, I wouldn’t think Remy would even consider it, even at a hefty salary.
80 proudtobageordie // Dec 31, 2012 at 12:19 PM
belfast
LOL i just post facts and all my facts have been spot on so how can you call me an itk lol
81 TorqToon // Dec 31, 2012 at 12:20 PM
Oh really?? That makes me feel better at what I am hearing.
Also I believe Transfer Sage said the same. Which puts a huge smile on my face. Always but of doubt until an official statement is released and the toon shirt is being worn, but much happier today!
82 WWYCD // Dec 31, 2012 at 12:20 PM
Proud
In the know mate
Toonamrydownsouth
I’d love him to come to us though am not a great believer in loans tbh short term fixes for little clubs imo. Wenger loves him aswell so doubt he’ll be offered around
83 Batfastard // Dec 31, 2012 at 12:21 PM
Go on demba just f**k off u greedy twat!
84 BelfastMagpie // Dec 31, 2012 at 12:21 PM
Torq the first part of the season I think we got a lot of points that we didn’t deserve, so It could of been a lot worse in terms of league position.
It was still a big big mistake not to invest in the summer, no matter what happens in this window,in my opinion.
I think we’ll stay up no probs, but It would of been a far better season, if they had of splashed the cash in the summer.
85 bills-son // Dec 31, 2012 at 12:22 PM
Proud, ITK means ‘in the know’.
Keep the info coming, very interesting & correct so far.
86 toonarmydownsouth // Dec 31, 2012 at 12:22 PM
BPC
Dont even think the bin dippers would bid that reckon a realistic bid that the club would listen too would be £10-12 mil in all fairness
87 Novocastrian66 // Dec 31, 2012 at 12:22 PM
Couple of questions.
1: If Ba is still in Toon on Wednesday do we play him?
2: Have the French put 90% tax on anyone earning over €1m per year?
88 Big Pappa Cissé // Dec 31, 2012 at 12:24 PM
Seems to have gone quiet on the Debuchy front. Lets hope Cabaye is showing him round Newcastle
#dreamboats 
89 proudtobageordie // Dec 31, 2012 at 12:25 PM
torq
just lets hope he passes his medical. That is the onl way Remy will not be wearing the famous black and white stripes. but hopefully he will sail through it
90 TorqToon // Dec 31, 2012 at 12:25 PM
Belfast – I agree we needed to spend in the summer and no amount of ‘saving money’ made that feeling easier to deal with, however I think a mind blowing window in January will boost the club and the supporters no end!
91 toonarmydownsouth // Dec 31, 2012 at 12:25 PM
YO
Its the new year let me dream dammit!
Belfast
True enough its hard to know what goea through ashleys head say we save say £20 mil in transfer fees is that as much saved as if we’d spent and finish say 6th?
92 TorqToon // Dec 31, 2012 at 12:29 PM
Proud – A medical WON’T be a problem with Loic Remy. I can assure you of that. There actually wasn’t a problem with Modibo Maiga’s medical all those months back – we simply walked away from the deal and ‘found’ an issue with his medical. That and his appalling attitude of course!
93 proudtobageordie // Dec 31, 2012 at 12:29 PM
bill son
i must be an itk cause i am in the know all my info is genuine. lol
94 WWYCD // Dec 31, 2012 at 12:29 PM
Toonarmydownsouth
proper ITK me
Haha sorry well from what I’ve been hearing the deals almost done expect movement within the week
95 Robby Bobson // Dec 31, 2012 at 12:30 PM
Big pappa
Isnt he due here wednesday….according to the journal anyway
96 toonarmydownsouth // Dec 31, 2012 at 12:30 PM
Wow
Dont know if there are any “band” fans on here but has anyone seen the lead singer of lost prophets has been arrested on suspicion of planning to rape a 1 yr old and sexaul indecency with a minor as well as distributing indecent images?
Fcuking hell used to go see the lost prophets a fair bit!
Stunned
Sorry lads back to toon news!
97 Mister Tuff // Dec 31, 2012 at 12:31 PM
hypocrite
(1) A person who engages in the same behaviors he condemns others for.
(2) A person who professes certain ideals, but fails to live up to them.
(From the Urban Dictionary.)
Gobshite
a fool, loudmouth, worthless idiot.
(from Online Slang Dictionary)
98 Magpies-till-d3ath // Dec 31, 2012 at 12:32 PM
Proud- I suppose your right. But please be right!
99 toonarmydownsouth // Dec 31, 2012 at 12:32 PM
Torq
Walking away from maiga waa pretty sensible like!
What was the crack with marvs liverpool medical like?
100 Pardews Perfect Battleplan // Dec 31, 2012 at 12:32 PM
@tads yes. disgusting
101 Robby Bobson // Dec 31, 2012 at 12:33 PM
Toonarmydownsouth
Its a good job your more to date on transfer news than music news…that was a few weeks back, but yer shocking. My ipod has become alot more empty after hearing this.
102 Toon1978 // Dec 31, 2012 at 12:33 PM
proudtobageordie
I hope we can bring in Remy, Sakho and Debuchy. I have some friends in Sunderland and they are hoping and praying we lose Ba and slip inti the CC. I could not reply to them because atm things are a little bleak. I just want these players signed so i can give them bitter fools some stick back. I was furious with their bitterness but that rivalry for you lol. Fingers crossed for them players so we can push on.
103 proudtobageordie // Dec 31, 2012 at 12:34 PM
debeuchy to complete tue/wed after completing medical. he will be introduced to croud before weds game with Everton
104 toonarmydownsouth // Dec 31, 2012 at 12:34 PM
PPB
Was weird enough when it was saville n that but seems really sureal when it someone a only a few years older!
Sick b@stard
105 LGFUAD21 // Dec 31, 2012 at 12:35 PM
TDS
Aye, off topic. But I used to be a huge lp fan. I feel really let down by the guy as he always seemed genuine. Worked as a tech for him a few times.
Back to toon.
Pray for a good window, can’t underestimate the lift in morale that new signings will bring. Especially debuchy to players like Cabaye and hba.
I like the noises being made but with other links like remy and sakho and Douglas I can see leading to not.
If we got Douglas in though it would show there are some good things to our policy of going after the player we want.
Hope we can turn this season around as we have far too much quality and have come so far since relegation to go through it again.
C’mon Pards, show you’re not a 1 trick pony.
106 toonarmydownsouth // Dec 31, 2012 at 12:36 PM
Robby bobson
Apparantly weve signed a cracking winger from france david ginola?
107 Big Pappa Cissé // Dec 31, 2012 at 12:37 PM
Hasn’t Remy got a heart issue ? , I’m sure I heard that a while back. Nothing to serious obviously
108 proudtobageordie // Dec 31, 2012 at 12:37 PM
toon1978
we are hopefull remy will be complete this week as well before brighton
109 bills-son // Dec 31, 2012 at 12:38 PM
Jail, are you saying Ashley didnt fk up in the summer but simply never intended signing more than Anita as a first team player?
If so I reckon your wrong. I think they were in for De Jong, Debuchy and Douglas to name three but wouldn’t budge on the valuations or wages. I also think they played a tough hand because they thought the squad was strong enough – thats where they fkd up, although we have had a very high level of injuries and suspensions to top players.
If Debuchy and Remy come in early January and we also sign a CH then Ashley has obviously learned his lesson and proven his committment imo. Having said that I’m making no final judgement until Feb 1st even if we make good signings early doors. I want to see what squad we have on that date, not the end of the first week in January.
110 ba humbug // Dec 31, 2012 at 12:38 PM
Just a thought but if Tiote goes anywhere would we need to replace him ? Bigi has just come on so quickly, has the benefit of a season in the fizzy pop and Perchinho is good DCM cover too. A BTB player like Sissokho wouldn’t be a replacement for Cheikh but give us more options
111 Super Magpie // Dec 31, 2012 at 12:40 PM
Reading through the comments I noticed some of you were talking about Oxlade-Chamberlain not playing as much. I think Wenger doesn’t want him to get a Wilshire type injury by playing him too much.
I think I was saying the other day that there are alot of injury prone players now because of them playing alot in the early part of their careers.
112 Toon1978 // Dec 31, 2012 at 12:42 PM
proudtobageordie
I hope so. Heard things around the internet that he wants a club in the cl but fingers crossed he comes here. Sakho would be a huge step in the right direction.
113 breno95 // Dec 31, 2012 at 12:42 PM
@ Proud
Not one to dampen your claims to be well ‘informed’ but anybody with a degree of common sense could have called that Ba would not end up at Chelsea and as for Debuchy & Remy well from what I have read on here your knowledge on the new signings came after the media put it out for all to read in public domain.
Appreciate your providing info from your ‘source’ but it’s best to wait until formal announcements otherwise you will end looking rather silly.
However, if your info is right and Remy and Sakho come in then to top it off maybe you could get your source to secure Sissoko as well.
114 Robby Bobson // Dec 31, 2012 at 12:42 PM
Diego lugano is available on the cheap from psg….proper proper centre half but hes 32 so cant see it happening
115 bills-son // Dec 31, 2012 at 12:42 PM
Proud, only advice I would give is to say as little as possible about your source or anything that can identify you to your source. Giving out that your daughter goes riding with his daughter is unecessary info imo. You’ll be proved right by the accuracy of your statements, thats all the info we need.
116 Super Magpie // Dec 31, 2012 at 12:43 PM
I wouldn’t mind if we sold Tiote for around £7m. He’s been a total liability this season and doesn’t warrant a place in the team at the moment.
117 bambams // Dec 31, 2012 at 12:45 PM
Boys do we genuinely believe the club are going to make headline signings, i wish i was as optimistic and i prey all the rumours are accurate.
Just cannot see Ashley spending THAT much, just not his style.
Time will tell
118 papattack // Dec 31, 2012 at 12:46 PM
all the people sticking up for demba ba, yes hes done his job here well, but if he’s not commmited to us and will leave when we are struggling then its got to be expected.
good luck to him where ever he goes but i dont want him at nufc anymore.
119 Toon1978 // Dec 31, 2012 at 12:47 PM
Tiote has been poor of late. We should not sell him for anything less then ten million.
120 Jail for Ashley // Dec 31, 2012 at 12:49 PM
BPC
Didn’t stop them bringing in JFK
121 Super Magpie // Dec 31, 2012 at 12:50 PM
Toon1978
I don’t think he’s worth £10m anymore. What has he done to gain that value?
122 nufc_eire // Dec 31, 2012 at 12:51 PM
Has anyone been watching Sakho play at all? Just wondering if he’s quick? He seems a bit clumsy and a bit slow from his youtube videos and we need a tall and quick CB (like Distin). Would be worried if Sakho has the same pace as Colo
123 Magpies-till-d3ath // Dec 31, 2012 at 12:51 PM
Proudtobeageordie- Only problem is, Will all three be in XI? Providing they all sign that is. Btw heard yesterday on twitter that Sissoko was heading to Juventus, true?
124 proudtobageordie // Dec 31, 2012 at 12:52 PM
from now on i will keep all info to myself and just watch you all slag each other of. i will be excited about what i am told and you lot will have to waite till the club announce it. happy new year all
125 Jail for Ashley // Dec 31, 2012 at 12:54 PM
Bills,
Definitely a matter of opinion but I believe the pursuit ogre Douglas and De Jong were just to keep the fans onside,what happened to GCs comments about if plan A fails we would move onto B,if their respective clubs had of accepted derisory offers then we might have seen them here.
126 sirtoongospel // Dec 31, 2012 at 12:54 PM
Not confident Ashley will spend a fortune. But not really fussed either. If they buy players of the quality of Cabaye etc, for similar money then great. They need to ensure they add 2 quality defenders. The money is irrelevant but the standard of the player is crucial. Debuchy would be great. A CB of equal ability or better is a must.
Several names have been mentioned and they all are better than we have. Fingers crossed we are delivered what is needed, plus a Ba replacement if he eventually goes. A nett addition of 2 players is the minimum we need come February 1st.
127 Magpies-till-d3ath // Dec 31, 2012 at 12:55 PM
Krul
Debuchy Sakho Coloccini Santon
Anita Tiote
Cabaye
Benny Cisse Remy
Gutierrez can f*ck straight off!:D
128 proudtobageordie // Dec 31, 2012 at 12:55 PM
magpie-till-d3ath
If you read my post correctly i stated nufc trying to get him tied up on a pre contract for summer. didn’t say it was going to happen. nufc working hard on trying to do a deal
129 BelfastMagpie // Dec 31, 2012 at 12:56 PM
Just read that Ba wanted 120k a week at Chelsea & to be first choice striker lol think it’s safe to say he ain’t going there.
The ideal move for us, would be him going to Psg & then he cant score against us.
130 bambams // Dec 31, 2012 at 12:56 PM
I have no idea about players playing in foreign leagues so can anyone update me re this Sakho….. Is he the type we need.
Sorry fella’s
131 Toon1978 // Dec 31, 2012 at 12:57 PM
Super Magpie
Tiote has been terrible. However, that does not make him a bad player. He is way out of form atm all players go through this. On his day he is one of the best DM in the EPL. Unfortunately at this time, he is struggling. Maybe the lad has had his head turned by the southern media constantly linking our best players with a move away. They can’t stand to see us doing well.
132 bambams // Dec 31, 2012 at 12:58 PM
@BelfastMagpie… Totally agree sir !
Would also stop those money grabbing B’s called agents from scoring millions !
133 joe // Dec 31, 2012 at 1:01 PM
I dont get why people are saying that Ba is just moving for the money. How do we know that the reason why his agents can’t agree terms with Chelsea was purely money based? I can see him turning them down because they’re telling him that he’ll play second fiddle to Fernando Torres.
And also about the selfishness issue, give me a break guys. What would you do if your company shunted you into a position which you’re not comfortable in and is outside your expertise because they brought a new guy in who may or may not be better than you? but worse of all, makes you lose out on all the bonuses that you could have potentially earned if you had stayed in your original position!? Tell me which of you guys would “take one for the team” and not kick up a fuss!
134 toonarmydownsouth // Dec 31, 2012 at 1:04 PM
Proud
Don’t take it personally if ppl dont like your posts they can always skip them!
135 sirtoongospel // Dec 31, 2012 at 1:04 PM
We need some organisation and leadership in certain areas. I know we have a transfer blueprint which states young, cheap and with resale value. It’s a good policy but really at times we could add some experience. They might not play every game but we could add a slightly older CB and also a midfield player. To try and control things when we need it as we are a bit naive. Rio is probably looking for a new club, and would add some crucial experience to a load of teams bith on and off the pitch. I am not saying sign him but a player like that who has a couple of seasons left would be an asset to us. Following our blueprint is sensible but the occasional player who is older does no harm at all.
136 ochytoon // Dec 31, 2012 at 1:05 PM
So Demba is a greedy, money grabbing twat. Must have had some ridiculous requests for Chelsea to tell him to do one.
137 bambams // Dec 31, 2012 at 1:07 PM
Proud….. Some bloggers on here have to be the main ones ALL the time and sometimes can be very disrespectful and revert to ‘playground mentality’ when some bloggers are actually In The Know (hence itk) or maybe have one off transfer rumours they can give.
I for one appreciate ALL rumours, in the end if they are true its brilliant but if not it may just be down to talks failing and we would never know the truth – does not always mean ‘ITK’s have made it up.
Please continue posting and ignore the minority on here who feel its their place to ridicule.
As ED has always asked ‘ This is a site for fans to share opinions in a respectful way’ . Long may it continue.
138 MacToon // Dec 31, 2012 at 1:15 PM
Tads, your’s was one of a few voices of reason this morning defending Ba against the dubious news circulating and I thank you for that. Stick to your guns and level headed approach as you are doing.
We’ve had two semi reliable itk’s on here in the past and they got a shed load of abuse into the bargain, it’s part and parcel of sharing information in this way.
139 Novocastrian66 // Dec 31, 2012 at 1:16 PM
Proud: keep it coming mate. I love the speculation and debate generated by transfer speculation. If we don’t shell out this January my season ticket renewal is going in the bin.
I hope we splash the cash as I don’t want to stop going to the match. I’m too long in the tooth to put with the “jam tomorrow” bull shit anymore.
140 LGFUAD21 // Dec 31, 2012 at 1:16 PM
Utter nonsense on here from some.
Sell Tiote?
He’s having a poor season but when he was in form he was a game changer for us, our midfield was solid.
He’s been shaken up this season because teams have deliberately worked him up but he’ll return to form. Fickle some here.
Cabaye said after the summer he was struggling for fitness due to last season and euros
Simmo h lost motivation due to the treatment of fans, despite both statistically and in laymans was one of the most solid defenders in the prem last season. Don’t think it’s too much for him to want slightly better salary considering the amount of shifts he put in. Kept our right side slid even with hba in front of him.
Santon has only had a few poor games.
Jonas has been trained to baby sit when he doesn’t need to anymore. No surprise we ‘ve looked more dangerous without him. Not saying sell because he would’ve been useful to shore things up against Man U and arsenal.
Cisse has been played out of position.
And colo is unmotivated because of the tactics he disagrees with combined with a high line again.
That is why our season has been this way.
It must be frustrating for these players to see us play well with nice football about be told to play negative or bland old fashioned hoof ball.
Pardew is realising his tactical mistakes and is going for it now with attacking prowess.
The sooner Ba leaves we can play cisse up top and between cisse, hba, Marveaux, santon, debuchy, Cabaye and Anita I believe we have enough goals.
Cisse would thrive of low balls into the box from obertan at the byeline. Or cabayes threaded balls from the centre. He may be less of a complete player than Ba but I can see him bagging a ton of tap ins from loose balls after shots from marv, hba or obertan ala Nolan.
We scouted him for ages, the guy can be our man. But as it is you can see on his face how disappointed he is to be on the wing. Knowing that Ba can do that better and that he is supposed to be our number 9.
Ba would jump ship either way so I don’t see why Pards didn’t just rotate them, cisse is here to stay.
Trustee lads it’s not all bad. Anita brings more energy to our midfield. Marv brings additional flair to our wings.
141 seantoon // Dec 31, 2012 at 1:19 PM
Robby Bobson
I agree Lugano would be a quality signing. He’s not too old at 32 at all. Look at distin he’s about 35. Could have a good 2years in Lugano!
142 kevymartins // Dec 31, 2012 at 1:22 PM
simpson broken toe out for 3-4 games
pardrew on debuchy ”we hope to see a defender sooner rather than later”
on ba the contract is there for him an we need to clear this up
143 t00ntime // Dec 31, 2012 at 1:22 PM
I havent read all of TADS comments (think ot was him) but from the ones i did he is 100% right.
The talks have came to nothing, who says it was ba’s wages it could of been the agents asking for 10mil signing on fee(like hte 2mil we had to pay) His agents are known for being greedy tw@ts. The “get real” comment was right aswell.
Wishing a career ending injury on a player for wanting to leave to a better Club is stupid. Yes believe it or not chelsea are better. Ba has given everything for us and how do we repay him? By
Making up rumours about him being greedy and asking for too mcuh wages. Nice. We call ourselves the best fans in the world yet when a player leaves we turn to this? Wonder why some players dont like to come here…
144 ToonMauritius // Dec 31, 2012 at 1:24 PM
D. Lugano has quite an attitude for player, very difficult person
145 sirtoongospel // Dec 31, 2012 at 1:28 PM
As you all say. If you are a genuine ITK then it is a waste of time posting anything as you will just get shot down.
Transfers are so volatile, look at how we got Marv!! So if it doesn’t happen then you look like a fool!
I wish people would just enjoy the speculation and not have a go at people who might have some info!!!
146 ochytoon // Dec 31, 2012 at 1:29 PM
t00ntime
But realistically, who is Ba to say no to Chelsea and do you honestly believe that he would turn them down? Perhaps Chelsea offered him a wage, he said no hoping for a better counter offer and Chelsea just told him to go where the sun don’t shine. If he honestly thinks he’ll be starting ahead of a striker who cost £50 million then he is a very foolish man indeed.
147 sirtoongospel // Dec 31, 2012 at 1:33 PM
t00ntime,
TADS said the get real post in a reply to me. But where exactly did I wish an injury on anyone? I feel that Ba has engineered a move, and his agents work for him so do what he wants. TADS thinks the club could have been more fair. The truth is probably smack in the middle.
But I didn’t and never would wish an injury on any player. And you seriously think that players from other clubs read blogs before they decide on a move? F*** me, I have heard it all now.
148 Super Magpie // Dec 31, 2012 at 1:33 PM
The people who are wishing these injuries are just bitter. Obviously we don’t want him to leave but if he does then good luck to him and all the best for the future. He has done a great service for the club and hopefully can continue that for a bit longer. I can’t understand why anyone would want his knee to ‘explode’.
It’s not like he’s came out and said he hates the fans, the club and everything about it. In fact he has said the complete opposite to that so he obviously likes it here. We all know that it’s his agents who are causing the trouble and they are ones trying to get a big pay cheque.
But surely if Ba didn’t want this happen he would tell his agents to f*ck off?
It’s out of our control but it looks like the transfer fee on the release clause is their to deceive the potential suitors. Clubs are being put off by the wage demands and signing on fees. This can only be good for us.
149 Ketsbaia9 // Dec 31, 2012 at 1:38 PM
Toby Alderweirld needs to be our next signing. He has got everything and would only cost £6m. Once we have signed him, we need to wrap up the Remy signing and also keep hold of Ba. Finally, we can then secure Sissoko on the cheap.
In the summer, we’d only have to sign 1 CB, 1 LB, 1 RM and 1 striker which is feasible.
150 Indian Magpie // Dec 31, 2012 at 1:40 PM
Lee Ryder ?@lee_ryder
Good news that Yohan Cabaye back in light training and running again #NUFC
151 sirtoongospel // Dec 31, 2012 at 1:40 PM
Super , exactly! His agents do what they are told to do. Simple as that. But if he goes he goes. He has done well and I have absolutely no bitterness towards him. I just feel that the team would be more balanced with him away. That’s mine and loads of others opinion. Plenty others want him to stay. Football is about opinion at the end of the day. And as far as we are concerned, it’s Pards’ opinion that matters most!!
152 Graeme // Dec 31, 2012 at 1:42 PM
Rumour that Chelski were asked for £120k/week wages, a 1st team place, a 4 year deal and £3mill for agents fees!!
Maybe thats why Ba is still at Newcastle lol
153 Ketsbaia9 // Dec 31, 2012 at 1:42 PM
Ba will either go to Tottenham or PSG.
154 toonarmydownsouth // Dec 31, 2012 at 1:42 PM
Sir toon
I dont really want to go into the whole ba thing again, we both have our opinions on him
But i must appologise
The “get real” wasn’t aimed at you i kinda went into a mini rant at the end of my reply about the toss3r’s who were wishing injury on one of our own and the get real was aimed those clowns not yourself
155 Jay K // Dec 31, 2012 at 1:43 PM
Not 2 long hopefully for a cabaye return then
156 toonarmydownsouth // Dec 31, 2012 at 1:43 PM
Mactoon/T00ntime
Cheers lads just think its a shame to turn so quickly on a player who’s served us well
157 ba humbug // Dec 31, 2012 at 1:44 PM
Kets
Drivel. Wor Toby is worth a lot more than that.
I am just so glad I’m not an ITK – recipe for getting a real slagging til the window closes.
158 Indian Magpie // Dec 31, 2012 at 1:44 PM
Steven Taylor also running again along with Cabaye at training today. #NUFC
159 Toon-Army // Dec 31, 2012 at 1:45 PM
http://frenchfootballweekly.com/2012/12/31/mathieu-debuchy-newcastle-united-finally-get-their-man/
Havent posted for a while…but good news on debuchy. Personally i cant see Ba leaving. If chelsea cant agree a package for him then who can? apparently he wanted 120k, 4 year deal, guaranteed 1st team place, and 3mill for agents!!
160 Jay K // Dec 31, 2012 at 1:46 PM
If anita is fit would u use him at right back on Wednesday or perch
161 breno95 // Dec 31, 2012 at 1:46 PM
@proud
SSN sources have us as interested in Alialdiere? Is that a name that has been mentioned via your contact?
Your thoughts and info create debate and will be sound if your info is right.
162 Super Magpie // Dec 31, 2012 at 1:46 PM
We don’t really know what Ba’s thoughts are on the situation. My guess would be he is happy here and would like to stay, but if a better offer came up then he would consider it. Add that with his manipulative agents and it looks like he is the one being made out to look the ‘bad guy’ in all this when he probably isn’t.
163 sirtoongospel // Dec 31, 2012 at 1:47 PM
TADS, I wasn’t starting it again by the way!! I was aiming it at t00ntme who seemed to be suggesting I had wished an injury on him. I like our debates. Sometimes you learn something from having a good discussion!
I am still convinced that with the addition of 2 defenders and a forward, we can finish the season on the up. Just praying we can get past Brighton as the FA cup is there to attack.
164 Super Magpie // Dec 31, 2012 at 1:49 PM
Jeremy aliadiere?
What a load of BS.
165 MacToon // Dec 31, 2012 at 1:50 PM
That’s exactly right Tads and there’s no real evidence on what is happening one way or another but sometimes people believe what they want to.
If it’s true that some “supporters” are twitting Ba and slagging him off then imho this is absolutely disgraceful and these so called fans are a disgrace to the club.
Belfast’s right again
Ba owes us nothing, we do not even seem to pay him a top striker’s wage and he certainly seems like a top striker to me.
Good luck to the lad, I hope he sorts his differences out with our club (if there are any lol) but also wish him all the best if he moves on.
166 Dannyo // Dec 31, 2012 at 1:51 PM
@MacToon
Shame JimmyMagpie left this realm :/ He’d have a few words on transfers me thinks.
167 ba humbug // Dec 31, 2012 at 1:53 PM
Mac
Well said there’s too many conspiracy theories for my liking
168 Dannyo // Dec 31, 2012 at 1:53 PM
@Super Magpie
Why is that BS?
169 toonarmydownsouth // Dec 31, 2012 at 1:54 PM
Mactoon
I know exactly what you mean mate…..i hate it when belfasts right
Breno
aliadiere again? They were spouting that crap last jan!
Sir toon
I know just wanted to say it in case you thought i waa trying to start a ba debate again!
170 nufc786 // Dec 31, 2012 at 1:54 PM
http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/newcastle-united/nufc-news/2012/12/31/danny-simpson-out-after-breaking-toe-against-arsenal-72703-32522429/?
broken toe for simmo…..
171 Indian Magpie // Dec 31, 2012 at 1:54 PM
To be fair
Aliadere is having a good eason for Lorient
172 Dannyo // Dec 31, 2012 at 1:55 PM
@nufc786
I think Wednesdays team pretty much writes itself imo. Lol.
The injuries we’re having…wow!
173 Ketsbaia9 // Dec 31, 2012 at 1:55 PM
He’s worth more than £6m, but Ajax will sell for £6m. They sold Anita to us for £6.5m and he’s a midfielder. Toby wants to come to the EPL. He’ll also fit in well with the rest of the french speaking players.
He will be our number one target.
174 Super Magpie // Dec 31, 2012 at 1:57 PM
Dannyo
Can you really see us signing him? He failed at Arsenal and Boro.
175 toonarmydownsouth // Dec 31, 2012 at 1:57 PM
Jay k
Its a tough shout tbf there going against baines and pineear not easy so part of me says anita but think we desperatly need him in CM
176 nufc786 // Dec 31, 2012 at 1:58 PM
Dannyo
hopefully debuchy will be done by tommorrow…. still unsure of this remy deal…. i think he perfers CL with AC milan
177 Super Magpie // Dec 31, 2012 at 2:01 PM
If Simpsons out of the next few games it looks like we need to get Debuchy signed as quick as we can.
Possible team without him? -
Krul
Santon Willo Colo Fergie
Anita Tiote
Cisse Marveaux Obertan
Ba
178 check the toastie // Dec 31, 2012 at 2:02 PM
This transfer window is make or break for Demba Ba, he only has 18months left on his current contract, nobody will pay 7.5 million in the summer, as he is free agent 12 months later, if he doesnt go now, he is ‘stuck’ at The Toon for another 18 months for sure, something himself and advisors wont be happy about.
He will move on the sooner the better for everyoe concerned.
Would drop him from the first team squad, make him train with the reserves while he tries and manipulates his way out of ‘This Great Club’, when nobody gives him the money he wants he can come back into the fold if he keeps his nose clean and be back up for one of our wide forwards.
Cisse should play through the middle, enough of all this nonsense.
Would be pretty good if all of our ‘Purples’ started to look for a move elsewhere, because lets face it we arent the biggest payers in the league by a long stretch.
Pleased we have got Debuchy, think it will make a massive difference to the way we play. Great signing if its completed (;
179 Dannyo // Dec 31, 2012 at 2:02 PM
@Super Magpie
Aha, i know little about that name tbh.
Late bloomer maybe?
180 beddersmag // Dec 31, 2012 at 2:03 PM
Keep seeing posts referring to colo as slow. Am i missing something? No way is he slow he must be amongst the quickest centre halfs in the league. Sure speedmerchants like long etc can do him for legs and little guys might burn him over 5 yards but trust me he is fast enough and i have seen him live in plenty of foot races with top strikers where he is faster.
Selling tiote would be crazy. Hes having a bad spell but we miss him massively when hes not there and makes no sense to sell when his stock is low. He also showed commitment to the club which is rare these days. Stick with him he will come good again
181 toonarmydownsouth // Dec 31, 2012 at 2:03 PM
786
Would AC milan be intrested? Dont they have pato robinho and el shaarawy?
182 Krul to be Kind // Dec 31, 2012 at 2:03 PM
Indian
Got the sustenance sorted, the wife will be throwing me in Iceland party food all month 3 times a day, no need to base myself in the kitchen! Haha
183 tequilamag // Dec 31, 2012 at 2:03 PM
Super swap Perch for Fergie, he looked like a startled rabbit against arsenal.
184 ba humbug // Dec 31, 2012 at 2:04 PM
Kets
If you know so much about Ajax’s finances and Alderwerield’s desperation to play for us then I’m sure the club can use your talents
otherwise dream on
185 davetoon // Dec 31, 2012 at 2:04 PM
@Conaldo Hope u right about Hangeland, he may be outside our age bracket but surely he’s not on much wages at Fulham.
186 Jay K // Dec 31, 2012 at 2:05 PM
Tads
They were my thoughts too. In the two games we have looked a good team going forward but defending has been a massive concern. I would hope the club would try having debuchey in England tonight to sign first thing and get a good look at him this week
187 Super Magpie // Dec 31, 2012 at 2:06 PM
Tads
AC Milan need to sell desperately.
Pato is supposedly heading to PSG and I think Robinho is heading back to Brazil too.
188 tequilamag // Dec 31, 2012 at 2:06 PM
Check.. the goals Demba has scored have got us 11 points this season. Cisse on current form does not deserve to play in the centre ahead of Ba.
189 check the toastie // Dec 31, 2012 at 2:07 PM
Might get pelters but really pleased Simmo’s injured.
Team for Everton for me, if we get some ‘over the line’
Krul
Debuchy Sakho Collo Santon
Tiote Anita
Marv Sissoko Remy
Cisse
Likely team without the dreamt up certain signings.
Krul
Tav Willo Collo Santon
Perch Tiote
Marv Anita Obertoon
Cisse
Ba out the squad, poison for me, cant be actively trying to leave the club and then turn out for them a couple of days later.
190 nufc786 // Dec 31, 2012 at 2:08 PM
toonarmydownsouth
milan had interst in him i heard but nothing concrete but really if he wants european football….
he should come here and help us get it again…..
191 Indian Magpie // Dec 31, 2012 at 2:09 PM
Krul 2 b Kind
Great, just sad you will matches and we will miss your comments
192 tequilamag // Dec 31, 2012 at 2:10 PM
Yeah Check Simmo is injured whoopee, after all it`s not like we don`t have a huge squad with plenty of alternatives.
The mentality of some supporters wanting our players injured is beyond stupid.
193 Super Magpie // Dec 31, 2012 at 2:10 PM
Tequila
I’m not surprised. The whole team fell to pieces. If Debuchy is brought in before the Everton game then we can put Santon back to LB.
Also, by swapping Fergie with Perch you want him to play LB?
Perch’s best position is in CM and I would even consider starting him there instead of Tiote.
194 toonarmydownsouth // Dec 31, 2012 at 2:11 PM
Super
Ah didnt know that but surely if there that strapped they won’t be buying wgen they have youngsters like niang?
Plus will they be in the CL if they are heavilly in debt what with the financial fair play rules n that?
Jay k
Technically debuchy should be fit enough as i think french league is in it’s winter break?
But doubt he’ll slot in for everton maybe tav?
195 check the toastie // Dec 31, 2012 at 2:12 PM
Tequila – maybe Ba could just start the game and if he gets a phone call from Chelski or QPR at half time he could just decide to take himself off, seems to think hes running the club after all.
Make him rot in the reserves and take his appearance fees off him, see how he likes those apples.
196 nufc786 // Dec 31, 2012 at 2:12 PM
tequilamag
i dont think he has lost his finishing prowess…. look at his goal against man u….. i think he can play down the middle…
but at RM his attributes of CF are wasted
197 tequilamag // Dec 31, 2012 at 2:14 PM
Super, Perch best position is CM beyond a doubt but I would still pick Perch ahead of Fergie at FB. I like the lad but I just dont see him as a FB.If Debuchy does come great then problem solved. But for tomorrow it would be Perch for me.
198 tequilamag // Dec 31, 2012 at 2:16 PM
Check, so you would rather let our best striker rot in the reserves ? Yeah why not, it`s not as if we are fighting relegation is it?
Maybe you like Championship apples ?
199 Spreadthetoon // Dec 31, 2012 at 2:16 PM
AP has come out and said that he feels that BA’s agents are not working in his best interests. It simple for me offer Ba a reasonable upgrade contract……but he has to play for the team….tbf Ba has been very selfish and has not often involved his teammate Cisse who IMO has been selfless…..he is the better player and should be played in the center. As for people hurling abuse @ Ba on his twitter account….them guys are f’ing scum and should be ashamed, you don’t support your club in that way! Not ever! I’ve always maintained that Ba has been a gr8 servant to the club but the reality is if he does want to go it would be best he did……it is not good for the team, morale, players, club and fans alike. Look at the damage done already to all parties concerned and the window has not even opened!
As for the tools on here criticizing someone proffering info “ITK” and then giving abuse……just do one…..some of us like to dream! HWTL
200 nufc786 // Dec 31, 2012 at 2:17 PM
http://www.itv.com/sport/football/article/2012-12-31/pardew-rages-at-ba-advisers/?
i dont think ba is a money grabber…. he wants to be paid more yes… understandable he is up there his goal s but his advisors want more than more he wants im guessing
201 sirtoongospel // Dec 31, 2012 at 2:18 PM
The Ba goals have kept us out the sh1t argument is a poor one. Last season he never scored for 5 months. We flourished. If Cisse had played up front as a lone striker he would have scored goals. BA had a 5 month dry spell, but the team didn’t suffer. You can’t say that we wouldn’t have scored any goals without Ba as history showed we did ok before. Anyway, BA might still be here in February. If so and we add defenders then we will be fine. Mind, if Ba speaks to several teams in an afford to move then surely for team moral Cisse should be given a crack up front?
202 Super Magpie // Dec 31, 2012 at 2:18 PM
Tads
That’s what I thought but that’s the case otherwise they wouldn’t be selling their best players.
Check
Oh yes, let’s drop our top scorer. That will work out well…
203 tequilamag // Dec 31, 2012 at 2:18 PM
786, I think Cisse is out of form rather tham has become a bad player. I agree he is ineffectual on the wing but so is Ba. We need the striker currently in form in his best position. If he goes good luck to him, and let`s hope Cisse hit`s form quickly.
204 check the toastie // Dec 31, 2012 at 2:19 PM
Also Tequila wouldnt care if they got a lad out the Strawberry instead of Simpson, he has been shit for ages yet always starts, it pisses me off, and yes i am glad he is out as thats the only way he wont start.
I am also glad Jonas is injured as we wouldnt have got to see how good Marv is, Same last year for Raylor for Santon and same when Raylor got injured and Benny got his chance, and unfortunate injuries and suspensions are the only way Anita has got a chance.
Sorry but Pardew is so pathetic in his selections that he has brought me to welcoming injuries as its the only way better players ever get a chance to impress.
I am hoping Parsnip will change, last few games i have seen potential of that, however still i long way to go before i am fully converted.
205 mot7 // Dec 31, 2012 at 2:20 PM
Sick of hearing people blaming dembas agents the agents work for ba he can sign for anyone he wants as long as they meet the get out clause price its not up to his agents.
If ba liked it here and realy wanted to stay he could and he would make a very good living .
The fact is HE has told his agents to find him a club that will pay more as well as taking a large chunk of the fee himself .
And i dont belive its for football reasons as he has no long term career at any of the top clubs
206 ba humbug // Dec 31, 2012 at 2:20 PM
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As predicted the greed and demands of Ba’s agents have scuppered any move to Chelski. No reason to bench him at all. It’s all a frothy media story.
I would not wish any player any injury. It’s a very troll like comment and not worthy of a sensible commentator like yourself. You should withdraw it to avoid damaging your immense credibility.
207 Jay K // Dec 31, 2012 at 2:20 PM
Tads
I don’t think pardew will start tav because of the comments he made about him and streete being on the bench saying the shouldn’t be there!
208 nick_9 // Dec 31, 2012 at 2:22 PM
I would still play Ba if he is here, with Simmo out its going to be another makeshift back four probation with perch or ferguson stepping in. Hopefully Anita is back. As for Ba we are paying his wages and he gets you goals, why shouldn’t we play him? Because he wants a better contract? Bit hypocritical if you ask me, no footballer is loyal to a blue these days, the stories I’ve heard of Steven Taylor along with his contract negotiations a while back show he was prepared to wait for the right deal. 40k if its true isn’t a lot for Ba, if we have offered him 70k then that’s great. He deserves to be a top earner at the club but we do need to cover our own backs so we need some sort of clause in there.
Who was the last premier league striker to score 16 in one season and at least 13 for us in the next?
You don’t let good players go cheap so the longer we can benefit from him the better. He is proven ffs and don’t give me any of that detriment to the rest of the team carp. If they were doing these jobs it would be fine! Unless Ba is responsible for all our depending and attacking now? All Ba is reasonable for is playing in his natural position and doing his job. It’s not his fault cisse is on the wing. We bought him and we decided to play him there.
209 tequilamag // Dec 31, 2012 at 2:22 PM
Sirtoon, Yeah he had a poor run after Acon but a great one beforehand. He has scored goals for us this year and Cisse has been poor.. They are both capable but at the moment it is Ba hitting the net not Cisse. What if he goes and Cisse still does not find form ? you can`t assume that Cisse will automatically start banging them in just because Ba goes.
210 Magpies-till-d3ath // Dec 31, 2012 at 2:22 PM
If we sign Alliadierre or however the hell you spell it, I’ll kill Ashley! We all seen how crap he was at arsenal and middlesbrough!
211 tequilamag // Dec 31, 2012 at 2:24 PM
Check your Kamikaze approach to supporting Newcastle is in a class of it`s own.
212 mot7 // Dec 31, 2012 at 2:29 PM
Agents didnt scupper dembas move to chelski the agent would put to demba what chelsea were offering and its up to him to decide if he wants to accept that offer.
If they agents are asking to much and stoping ba futhering his career why would he keep them the simple answer is GREED .
213 davetoon // Dec 31, 2012 at 2:33 PM
I hope the players wages aren’t bonus related this season cos there will be a few more looking for out in the summer
214 mot7 // Dec 31, 2012 at 2:37 PM
davetoon
Think you right there mate also think the club buying players that like to play football then having the ball constantly punted over there heads could change a few minds on the clubs progress.
215 Ketsbaia9 // Dec 31, 2012 at 2:42 PM
My team v Everton:
Krul
Santon Perch Coloccini Gutierrez
Anita Tiote Marveaux Obertan
Cisse Ba
This team would definitely achieve 3 points.
216 mickg108 // Dec 31, 2012 at 10:45 PM
Pards is a Classic Cockney Speeler,,So we played on a Waterlogged Trodden Pitch,,as did Man Ure 2 Hrs before us on Saturdat,,Pards @ 3-3 ” Slitting Throat,,No More Mistakes”,,Then takes a Midfielder Off,,For an Attacker,,when we we’re struggling ffs,,Man Ure same thing,,he’s fooking Inept..
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